Workforce development projects supporting the family violence sector

The Centre for Workforce Excellence has introduced several workforce initiatives aimed at supporting family violence sector organisation's and their employees.

Strengthening the Foundations: First Rolling Action Plan 2019-22 (Strengthening the Foundations) is the first of 3 Rolling Action Plans that work towards achieving the long-term vision for the workforces that intersect with family violence, as outlined in Building from Strength: 10-Year Industry Plan for Family Violence Prevention and Response (Building from Strength).

Delivered through Strengthening the Foundations, the Centre For Workforce Excellence has introduced several workforce initiatives aimed at supporting family violence sector organisation’s and their employees. These include through:

  1. An attraction and recruitment campaign which aims to generate interest in the family violence sector and prompt action from students, graduates and professionals who have the qualities and skills the sector needs.
  2. Training and workforce development which is focuses on improving family violence practice through information sharing, risk identification and collaboration across the service system.
  3. Leadership and culture by providing opportunities for sector leaders to develop practical and immediate skills to drive family violence reform and support the health, safety and wellbeing of workers

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